I ran towards the phone as I heard it ringing. I picked it up as fast as I could, afraid that the caller would end the call hastily. "Hello!" I nearly yelled. "Hey, go watch the song on channel 211. You'd love it," a familiar voice said. "It's that same song again isn't it?" I replied a bit bored. "You bet! Hehe," Devon said in a jovial tone. I changed the channel on the television and sat on the couch, legs folded. As the song I've heard about a hundred times played on tv, I continued talking to Devon. "Very nice approach but not gonna work," I said. "Come on, Gina. Please...." he begged. I was grinning away but answered, "In your dreams!" We continued talking as usual, giggling and arguing but nevertheless, there was some chemistry between us and I was blushing away.
After Ken picked up my call previously (if you don't know this, read the previous chapters first), we decided to put our problems behind us and just talk. We decided to go back to the way we were, with our feelings and all but it was obvious that it didn't work out. Ken had already started to develop into a playboy and that just disgusted me. I politely told him that we should stay friends with no other feelings and as I expected, he agreed. Devon was extremely joyous when he found out and began all his techniques in trying to woo me. And so began our weird love hate relationship.
During Teacher's Day that year (it was my first in the new school), Devon, Serina and I spent lots of time together. We were laughing away and enjoying all the performances on stage but somehow, I could sense Devon's eyes constantly following me. There was once when I looked back at him and I felt a spark that made me look away immediately. I walked towards him and sat beside him. We started talking as usual but all the while I could sense some kind of vibe. I bet he could have felt it too. It was obvious because we both couldn't stop blushing. The day ended and we were all about to leave for home when I spotted Devon and Serina deep in discussion. Suddenly, Serina calls me and says Devon has something to say. As we were walking towards the gate, Devon said "Gina, I really like you." I looked back at him, a bit shocked at his confession for the second time. "You already told me this the last time, Devon," I replied. "I know, but I want an answer now!" he said seriously as he stood in front of me, blocking my path. I looked into his eyes, smiled and said "Well, what answer do you want? I don't want a relationship or anything now." He replied calmly, "I just wanna know whether you like me too." "Unfortunately, even if I do like you, I wouldn't tell you because I don't want a relationship," I giggled. I heard him yelling out my name as I ran off.
Devon had later found a native song with a chorus which, if translated, means "What are you going to say?" The song was often played on television so he would make me listen to it everytime and ask me for an answer. I would just avoid him everytime he asked. I didn't know what to say. I did kinda like him but I just felt like this wasn't the time for it. Soon, he became tired of expecting an answer so the song seemed to become more of a tease. We'd be on the phone all the time, talking and giggling. I really loved having him around. He made me feel secure, like he was watching over me. But I was still afraid, afraid to tell him how I felt.
"Hello?! Gina???" Devon yelled into the phone. "OUCH! I can hear you! Go study, Devon", I replied. "OK! OK! Bye, Gina. I'll see you tomorrow in school." "Alright , Devon." "Oh yeah, Gina?" Devon called. I replied with a simple "Yeah?" "Nothing... I'll see you tomorrow. Bye," he replied after a brief pause. "Can't wait", I replied excited. I could just imagine Devon's face when he ended the phone call. Calm, as always, looking extremely attractive. I pressed the 'off' button on the cordless phone and smiled as I placed it down. With a heavy sigh, I walked away, awaiting with excitement to see Devon the next day.
Do we end up together? Is Devon my soulmate? Or will time change us forever? Tune in to find out... Love And War (Part 4) coming soon...
